Ephesians 5:17
because of this become not fools, but — understanding what [is] the will of the Lord,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In Context
16redeeming the time, because the days are evil;
18and be not drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled in the Spirit,
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9and Thou hast given to Thy servant an understanding heart, to judge Thy people, to discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this Thy great people?'
Psalms 111:10The beginning of wisdom [is] fear of Jehovah, Good understanding have all doing them, His praise [is] standing for ever!
Proverbs 2:5Then understandest thou fear of Jehovah, And knowledge of God thou findest.
Proverbs 23:23Truth buy, and sell not, Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,
John 7:17if any one may will to do His will, he shall know concerning the teaching, whether it is of God, or — I do speak from myself.
Ephesians 5:15See, then, how exactly ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise,
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →